Each week, #SpanningtheNeed will present an “Inspirational Person of the Week’ and have a “Q & A” with one of its many gifted individuals and/or groups who are willing to go out of their own way to help others. This week’s featured is Scott Schulick from Stifel.
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Name: Scott Schulick
Position: Senior Vice President
Organization: Stifel
Bio
Scott R. Schulick is Senior Vice-President/Investments for Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Accounting in 1994, and a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance in 1996, both from Youngstown State University. He is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF).
Scott has been active in numerous civic boards and committees throughout his career. He served as District Governor for Rotary District 6650 in 2018-19 and is twice Past President of the Rotary Club of Youngstown. He currently is the President of the Board of Directors for Mahoning Valley Historical Society and Youngstown Cityscape. He also serves on the boards of Community Corrections Association, Diocese of Youngstown Foundation, Youngstown State University Foundation, Mahoning County Bar Association Foundation, Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium, Opera Western Reserve, Ursuline Ministries and Lake Erie College. Additionally, he serves on the advisory boards of the Oblate Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Akron Children’s Hospital Community Leadership Council, The Rich Center for Autism, John S. & Doris M. Andrews Memorial Fund, and YSU Newman Center. Scott is a very active member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Basilica in Youngstown, where he is a Lay Leader of Prayer, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Immacolata Council, Lector and member of Finance Council. Scott is an active member of The Youngstown Country Club where he serves as President of the Board of Trustees.
He has been a part-time finance faculty member of the Lariccia School of Accounting and Finance at the Youngstown State University Williamson College of Business Administration, and as an adjunct professor of finance at Walsh University.
Ohio Governor Bob Taft appointed Scott a member of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees from 2004-13, where he served as Chairman of the Board. During his tenure, he chaired the Presidential Search Advisory Committee, and the Investment, Audit, Finance & Facilities, and University Affairs Committees. He is Past President of the YSU Penguin Club. The YSU Williamson College of Business Administration honored him as one of the first recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Past activities include serving as Chairperson of the board of directors of Ursuline High School, Chairperson of the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley and Board of Directors for Mercy Health-Youngstown and the Eastern Ohio Education Partnership. He is a graduate of Leadership Mahoning Valley and received the Community Leadership Association Distinguished Leadership Award. Scott was recognized as one of the five MVP’s of the inaugural “40 Under 40 Awards” sponsored by the Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley and the Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club. Ursuline High School recognized Scott with its Distinguished Alumnus Award. The Better Business Bureau presented Scott with the Torch Award for Civic Leadership. In 2021, he received the Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
What made you want to go into this field?
When I was younger I had a paper route. I had saved a little bit of money and my dad suggested I invest it, which I did. That started my interest in the stock market.
What’s the biggest factor that has helped you be successful?
Hard work, patience and not giving up.
What is the biggest professional mistake you made along the way?
While I’ve made the daily kind of mistakes that we make in the course of working, I can’t say that I feel I’ve made a big professional mistake. I like what I do.
What is the hardest decision you ever had to make in this field?
At times I’ve had to decide between different roles in the company.
If you could start all over again, what would you do differently regarding your profession?
No.
What inspires you to do good in our community?
Over the years, I’ve observed many community leaders and learned from their example, particularly business people who have volunteered for a variety of not-for-profit organizations. I’ve tried to follow their examples.
What do you enjoy most about volunteering in our community?
I enjoy seeing the people and organizations benefit from the volunteering I do or the boards where I serve. It’s great to see the fundraising or the decision making turn into something that positively affects people’s lives.
What song best describes you or is the soundtrack to your life?
This is a hard one! Hmmm. My Way by Frank Sinatra.
What is your best accomplishment/experience in life?
Serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Youngstown State University.
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Who is your role model and Why?
My parents. They taught me the values that have helped me succeed.
